WorksheetsJROTC Leadership Quiz
Total questions: 189
Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins
The Army JROTC began in 1916 when ______ passed the National Defense Act.
the Army Chief of Staff
the Secretary of Defense
Congress
One of the outcomes of the Army JROTC program is for Cadets to ______.
graduate high school with skills needed to excel in additional career/education training
be prepared to defend our nation
appreciate the role of the Army in performing physical fitness exercises
The ______ of Army JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens.
benefit
challenge
mission
The Cadet Creed explains how the JROTC program supports citizenship, character, and ______.
leadership
integrity
patriotism
The Cadet Challenge is an activity where you______.
perform drills
improve your grades
improve your physical fitness
The ______ chapter of the JROTC program will help you know your community, perform as a team, and become a more helpful citizen.
service learning
team building
leadership
A high school student enrolled in the leadership and citizenship activities through Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps is called a______.
Cadet
mantle
junior soldier
______ arouses the interest of one’s actions or efforts.
Leadership
Challenges
Opportunities
JROTC is a program that teaches high school students the values of good citizenship while giving them an introduction to the U.S. Army. The letters JROTC stand for______.
Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Junior Results Ongoing Testing Corps
Junior Reserve Outcome Training Corps
______ is the ability to influence, lead, or guide others so as to accomplish a mission in the manner desired.
Teambuilding
Service learning
Leadership
______ is an important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another.
Mantle
Leadership
Inheritance
A specific job given to a person or group of persons to accomplish is called a(n)______.
mission
opportunity
challenge
To______ is to provide a need or a purpose that causes a person to want to do something.
motivate
challenge
lead
The ______ officially created the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of which Junior ROTC is a part.
JROTC Law of 1916
National Defense Act
National Youth Defense Training Act
______ are favorable or advantageous circumstances or combination of circumstances.
Opportunities
Challenges
Mantles
Being the only one of its kind is the definition of______.
unique
mantle
self-esteem
In the pyramid of authority in JROTC, from the top to the bottom of the pyramid is a chain of command.
True
False
Who is responsible for the overall function and management of a Junior ROTC unit?
The Cadet Command
the school principal
the senior JROTC instructor
The battalion commander
Name the three elements in the Pyramid of Authority.
Positional authority, expert authority, and peer authority
Authority of expertise, authority of association, and positional authority
Unity of command, span of control, and chain of custody
Unity of command, span of control, and chain of command
The uniform is allowed to be worn during the following activity:
Student demonstration
Ushering
Hitchhiking
Political events
Name three factors that affect personal appearance.
Height, weight, and blood pressure
Tidy hair, clean fingernails, and good posture
Age, income, and race
All of the choices
Explain the difference between the military terms 'rank' and 'grade.'
Rank is a title indicating a Soldier’s position and responsibility, while grade is a letter/number combination denoting a Soldier’s pay rate.
Rank applies only to enlisted Soldiers, while grade applies to officers.
Rank is from O-2 to O-6, while grade is from PFC to E-8.
Rank has to do with a drill movement, while grade refers to LET level.
What are the two main categories of individual awards given to Cadets for superior performance?
Institutional and national awards
Personal recognition and public recognition awards
Merit unit awards and scholastic excellence awards
Team and squad awards
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: 'A military unit made up of two or more companies or batteries and a headquarters that is commanded by a lieutenant colonel, is the smallest unit to have staff, and is administratively self-sufficient.'
Platoon
Company
Battalion
Enlisted
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: 'To cut or divide into two equal parts.'
Nap
Precedence
Bisecting
Align
What is the definition of the word 'chevron'?
A decorative metal cap attached to the end of a shoulder cord to prevent fraying
A line formed by the seam of the shirt aligned with the zipper flap and edge of the belt buckle
A soft, fuzzy finish or cloth formed by short fibers raised on the surface
An insignia consisting of stripes meeting at an angle to indicate (enlisted) grade or rank
______ is the status of a person loyal to a nation, entitled to its rights and protection, while also assuming some responsibilities for service to the nation.
Naturalized
Immigrant
Citizenship
Loyalist
Choose the image showing a 'Class A Uniform.'
Image1
Image2
Image3
Choose the image showing a 'Class B Uniform.'
Image1
Image2
Image3
Choose the image showing an 'Army Combat Uniform (ACU).'
Image1
Image2
Image3
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: 'A subdivision of a military regiment or battalion that constitutes the lowest administrative unit. It is usually under the command of a captain and is made up of at least two platoons.'
Platoon
Company
Battalion
Enlisted
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: 'Relating to or constituting the part of the military force subordinate to officers.'
Platoon
Company
Battalion
Enlisted
What is the definition of the word 'ferrule'?
A decorative metal cap attached to the end of a shoulder cord to prevent fraying
A line formed by the seam of the shirt aligned with the zipper flap and edge of the belt buckle
A soft, fuzzy finish or cloth formed by short fibers raised on the surface
An insignia consisting of stripes meeting at an angle to indicate grade or rank
Choose the uniform where you would not wear a gray beret.
Image1
Image2
Image3
Choose the word that completes the red box in the title of this image.
Chevron
Shoulder marks
Insignia
Gig lines
Choose the word that best describes the scenario below: Robin is to receive the Personal Appearance Ribbon today. What type of award is this?
Commitment
Motivation
Decoration
Military
Choose the antonym for the word below: nonsubdued.
Bright
Dull
Shiny
Polished
In an organization,______ or more people combine their efforts to do a job.
one
two
five
ten
A(n)______ is a graphic description of positions and lines of authority and responsibility in an organization or unit.
flowchart
company chart
line chart
organizational chart
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: 'A subdivision of a company-size military unit normally consisting of two or more squads or sections; the leader is usually a first lieutenant.'
Platoon
Company
Battalion
Enlisted
What is the best match to the definition below: “A subdivision of a company-size military unit normally consisting of two or more squads or sections; the leader is usually a first lieutenant.”
Platoon
Company
Battalion
Enlisted
Choose the word that best describes the scenario below: Sandy spilled soda on the floor at lunch when no one was looking. Instead of leaving the mess, she cleaned it up. By doing this, what was Sandy taking for her actions?
Unit awards
Individual awards
Responsibility
Athletic awards
Choose the words that best complete the sentence below: ______ area pair of broad pieces of stiffened cloth worn on uniforms to display the ______ of grade.
Shoulder marks, insignia
Ranks, precedence
Shoulder boards, chevron
Ferrules, insignia
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: “The physical dimensions, proportions, magnitude, or extent of an object.”
Sized
Hemmed
Fitted
Tarnished
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: “The smallest unit in the Army organization composed of a varying number of personnel, depending on the type of element, and led by a non-commissioned officer.”
Squad
Team
Succession
Subordinate
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: “A person lower in rank or grade.”
Squad
Team
Succession
Subordinate
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: “The order of persons next in line for an office or rank that is held by another.”
Squad
Team
Succession
Subordinate
What word completes this analogy?
tarnish
divide
align
shining
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: “A group of people approximating one-half of a squad and normally led by a junior non-commissioned officer.”
Squad
Team
Succession
Subordinate
A uniform is (was) ______.
a distinct mode of dress
required to be worn to all JROTC classes
first worn by the British Navy
the act of everyone wearing exactly the same thing
In 1777, the Second Continental Congress decided that our flag would have ___ stripes, alternating red and white in color.
50
12
13
The U.S. flag has changed many times over the years, partly because _______.
people argued about what design looked best
states, representing stars on the flag, were added to the union
Congress passed different laws on how the stars should be arranged on the union
The “Star-Spangled Banner” was written as a poem inspired by______.
love of the 13 colonies
a battle during the War of 1812
the design of the U.S. flag
The flag should be flown with the union at the bottom.
True
False
If the flag is displayed flat on a wall, where should the union be?
Upper right
Lower right
Upper left
The flag is usually displayed at half-staff ______.
to honor the dead
to honor visiting foreign officials
whenever the national anthem is played
When the U.S. flag is displayed with flags from other nations, the U.S. flag should be______.
flown higher than other flags
displayed in the center of all the flags
displayed at the same height as other flags
Cadet Barr wears glasses. When she salutes, she should touch the tip of her right forefinger to the upper right edge of her glasses.
True
False
When you are in uniform outside and the national anthem plays, you should stand at attention, salute, and ______.
face the source of the music
remove your hat if you are wearing one
drop your salute after six seconds, but remain at attention
If you are wearing civilian clothes, you do NOT have to ______.
salute an officer
salute while saying the Pledge of Allegiance
stand at attention and salute when the national anthem plays
all of the choices
If you are in a vehicle with an officer, ______ should be the first person to exit the vehicle when you arrive at your destination.
you
the officer
the driver of the vehicle
whoever is on the sidewalk side of traffic
Behaviors and procedures that were developed over many years are called ______.
standards
courtesies
customs
The upper left part of the U.S. flag is called the ______.
union
standard
halyard
A song of gladness, praise, devotion, or patriotism is called ______.
an anthem
a standard
a pop tune
When you carry a weapon or the equipment pertaining to a weapon, you are considered to be ______.
under arms
part of the esprit de corps
participating in a ceremony
a bombardment
The U.S. flag is often called “The Stars and Stripes” or “Old Glory.” You might also hear it called ______.
the colors, standard, or ensign
the colors, halyard, or pennant
the colors, halyard, or staff
What is the definition of the word 'courtesies'?
To have the ability within itself to move
Acts of politeness of gracious manners; the use of polite gestures or remarks
A group of persons, usually in the military, who regularly eat meals together; the place where such meals are served
Removing the case from the colors that are attached to a staff
What do you call a rope or tackle used for hoisting or lowering?
Pennant
Staff
Halyard
What is a pennant?
A flag
A ceremony
A part of the staff
When the flag is flown in the middle of a flagpole, it is said to be at ______.
half-pole
mid-staff
half-staff
Another word for a flagpole is ______.
staff
standard
bombardment
______ is the common spirit or feeling of pride found in the members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honor of the group.
Patriotism
Courtesies
Esprit de corps
Retreat is the signal for the start of the official duty day.
True
False
______ is the signal for the start of the official duty day.
Reveille
Rise and shine
Reporting
What is another word for an attack with bombs, explosive shells, or missiles?
War
Terrorism
Bombardment
What is 'etiquette'?
Formal English food
Behaviors based on rules of a polite society
The proper way to wear a military uniform
Parents' support for public education
The guest of honor for your Dining-Out asks, “What’s the order in the receiving line?” What should you tell her?
You and your spouse are first, then the host and his spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.
The host and his spouse are first, then you and your spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.
The host is first, then you and your spouse, then the host’s spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.
The company commanders and their spouses or guests are first, the host and his spouse are second, and then you and your spouse.
As a general rule when making introductions, introduce juniors to seniors (in age and rank).
True
False
Which of the following should you do when shaking hands?
Look for someone to whom you can introduce them while shaking hands
Stand at attention and only offer your hand when the other person puts their hand out
Maintain eye contact with the person whose hand you are shaking
Look at the other person’s name badge so you know their name
Which rule should you follow to receive awards or recognition?
Offer the right hand to receive the award
Offer the left hand to receive the award
Wait to be instructed on how to receive the award
Salute prior to receiving the award
You have to supervise a group of Cadets who will put the place settings on the tables at your spring Dining-Out. When one of them asks, “Why are there so many forks?”, what should you say is the purpose for each?
X=Salad Fork; Y=Dinner Fork; and Z=Dessert Fork
X=Dessert Fork; Y=Salad Fork; and Z=Dinner Fork
X=Spare Fork; Y=Primary Fork; and Z=Serving Fork
X=Serving Fork; Y=Primary Fork; and Z=Spare Fork
Where should you place a piece of silverware when you are not using it?
Back on the table in the same position
With the tip resting on the plate and the handle on the table
Separated across the top of your plate
Across the bread plate
Where should you place your napkin if you must leave the table during dinner?
To the right of your plate
On your chair
On the floor below your chair
Above your plate
Where should you place your napkin if you must leave the table during dinner?
To the right of your plate
On your chair
On the floor below your chair
Above your plate
What is the first rule in social correspondence?
Candor
Sincerity
Simplicity
Conciseness
It is polite to RSVP to an invitation within______day(s).
one
two or three
four or five
seven to ten
After the formal event is over, to whom should you write a thank you note?
The event host
Special guests or dignitaries
Sponsoring organizations
All of the choices
You shouldn’t______ or take control of a conversation.
sorbet
repast
protocol
monopolize
A formal military dinner for military members only is known as______.
Dining-In
Dining-Out
protocol
stilted
______ is a code of behavior or courtesy based on rules of a polite society.
Dining-Out
Etiquette
Receiving line
Stag
A______ is a group of people, including the host and honored guests, who stand in line and individually welcome guests attending a social function.
curtly
repast
protocol
receiving line
______ are name cards for a formal dinner.
Place cards
Tines
Stilted
Martial
If you do not normally speak a______ or flowery language, you should not write in that way in a thank you note.
repast
protocol
martial
stilted
A formal military dinner to which non-military guests are invited is known as______.
Dining-In
Dining-Out
comradeship
martial
______ are widespread customs accepted as socially correct ways of acting.
Manners
Etiquette
Protocol
Foundations
A military officer, the school principal, or a government official (such as a senator or mayor), are______ at a JROTC Cadet Ball or Dining-In event.
hosts
important
dignitaries
not invited
The response a host receives from you that tells them you will attend or not attend a function is a(n)______.
Dining-In
RSVP
good idea
monopoly
You volunteered to help young children learn to read. During one of your volunteer classes, another student drew this Thinking Map® to answer a question from one of the children. What do you think the question was?
Is apple juice made the same way as orange juice?
How do they make orange juice?
How long does it take to make orange juice?
Why do you like orange juice?
You arrived late to class. After admitting that it was your fault, you joined a small group that was creating this Thinking Map®. Since you don't want to cause any more interruptions, you evaluate the Thinking Map® and help the group as they________________.
show the part-whole relationships of computers and their parts
estimate the cost of computers and accessories
brainstorm information to help define 'computer'
analyze the procedure for setting up a computer system
As part of an exercise to help learn Thinking Maps®, your class was broken down into teams of two. One person was supposed to draw a Thinking Map®, and the other was supposed to guess what the other was trying to visually learn. What is your teammate trying to show with this Thinking Map®?
The steps someone needs to take to become a fireman.
The qualities that he thinks firemen possess.
The comparison of similar qualities for firemen and policemen.
The classification of firemen as important members of the community.
You are doing a research report in your biology class, and your teacher sees this Double Bubble Map in your notebook. She has never seen one before, so she asks you what it means. So that she understands what Double Bubble Maps are supposed to do, you say:
It visually shows the differences between mosquitoes and honeybees.
It visually shows the similarities between mosquitoes and honeybees.
It compares and contrasts the qualities of mosquitoes and honeybees in a visual manner.
It describes the part-whole relationships of mosquitoes and honeybees as part of the insect family in a visual manner.
What would be the most appropriate answer to put in the center box of this Thinking Map®?
Changing seasons
Mudslides
Water conservation
Urban sprawl
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below: The map used for seeing analogies is a____________.
Circle Map
Tree Map
Bubble Map
Bridge Map
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below: A__________ is a tool used for classifying and categorizing.
Multi-Flow Map
Tree Map
Brace Map
Double Bubble Map
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below: The map used for brainstorming is a_______.
Circle Map
Bubble Map
Flow Map
Multi-Flow Map
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below: A________ is used to analyze a physical object and its parts.
Circle Map
Tree Map
Brace Map
Bridge Map
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below: A_________ is used for describing qualities.
Tree Map
Flow Map
Double Bubble Map
Bubble Map
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below: A___________ is used as a tool to determine sequencing.
Circle Map
Flow Map
Bubble Map
Bridge Map
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below: A tool used to compare and contrast is a____________.
Circle Map
Multi-Flow Map
Bubble Map
Double Bubble Map
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below: A________ is used for seeing cause-and-effect.
Flow Map
Tree Map
Multi-Flow Map
Bridge Map
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below: A similar phrase that fits both sides on an analogy is a___________.
Flow Map
Tree Map
Relating Factor
Bridge Map
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below: _________ show(s) resemblance in some particulars between things otherwise unlike.
Analogies
Relating Factor
A Bubble Map
A Bridge Map
The assessment tool, Winning Colors®, groups human behavior into categories. Name the four behavior clusters.
Carpenter, Scheduler, Activity Director, and Listener
Communicator, Leader, Anticipator, and Inventor
Tester, Risker, Challenger, and Performer
Builder, Planner, Adventurer, and Relater
True or False: It is important to be balanced in the four behavior clusters of Winning Colors®.
True
False
Which of the following are steps in the self-discovery process?
Introspection, observation
Giving and receiving feedback
Using assessment tools
All of the choices
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: 'To group things together when they have common characteristics.'
Cluster
Introspection
Associate
Differentiate
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: 'Examination of one’s own thoughts or feelings.'
Introspection
Assessment
Associate
Cluster
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: 'To make a distinction or state a difference between things so we can tell them apart.'
Associate
Cluster
Assessment
Differentiate
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: 'A number of similar things growing together, or of things or individuals collected.'
Differentiate
Cluster
Associate
Introspection
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: 'The act of evaluating or appraising a person’s ability or potential to meet certain criteria or standards.'
Cluster
Introspection
Associate
Assessment
How would you list Jason's two most dominant behavior preferences?
Adventurer and Relater
Adventurer and Builder
Planner and Adventurer
Planner and Builder
You are a Cadet platoon sergeant. Cadet Cleveland is the squad leader of a very diverse squad. Cadet Cleveland is usually a very effective communicator, but he is getting frustrated because he always has to repeat instructions several times before his whole squad understands. What should you do to help him understand why he has to explain more than once, and what he can do to improve understanding by his diverse squad?
Tell him that sometimes leaders have to explain themselves more than once, even with squads that are not too diverse.
Tell him that since he has a very diverse squad, he may always have to explain things more than once, but to pay attention for words that effectively get his message across, and to use them more often.
Have him re-evaluate his own comfort zone and natural behaviors because they are probably different from what he first thought.
Give him a list of power words to randomly use when he gives instructions so that at least some of his Cadets will understand.
Cadets Franklin and Smith have been best friends since they were five years old. After they determined their Winning Colors® preferences, it seemed like they had very little in common. Cadet Franklin was strong in planning and relating behaviors, and Cadet Smith was strong as a builder and adventurer. Both of them realized that they did work better with others at times, and their friendship began to fall apart. What would be the best thing to say to help them remain friends?
Behaviors work in many ways, and if you tried to appreciate the differences, you would probably find that they complement each other, just like you.
Nothing. Sometimes people just outgrow friendships.
This exercise was to help increase communication within a diverse society. It doesn't have anything to do with friendship, so you should still be friends.
Nothing. They probably shouldn't have been friends in the first place because their preferences were different.
In Winning Colors®, _____________ are quiet, introspective, and detail oriented. They are good listeners and tend to hide their feelings.
Planners
Builders
Relaters
Adventurers
In Winning Colors®, natural leaders who express themselves openly and directly and are also rule-governed, dependable, and loyal are known as ________.
Planners
Builders
Relaters
Adventurers
In Winning Colors®, those who like sharing ideas and feelings, who work well in teams, and who are social and love to talk are known as ____________.
Relaters
Planners
Builders
Adventurers
In Winning Colors®, who are the action-oriented, who live in the present, are flexible, and thrive on spontaneity?
Adventurers
Planners
Builders
Relaters
Choose the word that best describes the scenario below: Jake has specific tastes when it comes to food. His favorite type is Italian. What is another word to describe Jake's taste in food?
Natural
Preference
Comfort zone
Diversity
Choose the word that best describes the scenario below: Some activities are very easy for Jennifer. For example, she is great at tennis, but horrible at basketball. What is another word to describe how easy tennis is for Jennifer?
Natural
Preference
Comfort zone
Diversity
Choose the word that best describes the scenario below: Every time Betty sees Mexican food cooked by her grandmother, she smiles without realizing it. Eating food cooked by her grandmother makes her happy, and she feels good and safe with her family. This feeling would be what for Betty?
Natural
Preference
Comfort zone
Diversity
Choose the word that best describes the scenario below: You are the leader of a team with six Cadets. There are two very outgoing individuals, two organized individuals, one quiet individual, and one who talks a lot. Recognizing their personal character and strengths will help you determine their role on the team. When you accept the various strengths and abilities of others, you are appreciating the ____________ of the team.
Natural
Preference
Comfort zone
Diversity
TorF: Active learners use goal setting, time management, and progress assessment techniques to gauge their own progress.
True
False
What is the difference between subjective and objective thinking?
Subjective thinking occurs quickly; objective thinking is slow or ponderous.
Subjective thinkers deal with interpretations, while objective thinkers deal with facts.
Subjective thinking is an active thinking skill, while objective is a passive skill.
All of the above
A new Cadet asks if you could help him become a better active learner. You say, “Sure, I will.” You tell him to make a list of his current learning methods. After he finishes his list, you ask him which one of the methods he would like to improve the most. To see if he understands what he needs to change, which one of the following methods do you hope he chooses?
I try to learn major concepts and details.
I try to memorize the scenarios as they are written in the text.
I read the text and make an outline to help me review my notes.
I try to approach learning as 'thinking.'
A “What” question usually has an answer that is ______.
critical
subjective
passive
objective
TorF: New information begins to fade after 30 minutes if not rehearsed.
True
False
Cadet Barnes listens to music while he studies history. This may not affect his ability to study because _______________.
he really likes history and is very motivated to learn it
he has a solid schema of the era he is studying
the music he plays is more than 30 seconds long
his brain 'tunes out' the music while he’s studying
Cadet Caldwell wants to improve her memory of what she learns. Which of the following should she do?
Buckledown and memorize.
Use what she’s learned in a variety of different learning activities.
Study with a friend.
Ask more questions in class.
Cadet McKinney won’t do his homework unless his parents nag him. When he does, he needs to have step-by-step instructions. According to the Dunn and Dunn model, the Cadet is showing his learning preferences in which area?
Sociological
Psychological
Environmental
Emotional
According to Kolb’s model, if you love science labs and testing out new ideas, you are demonstrating _______ learning preferences.
pragmatist
activist
theorist
reflector
Suppose your strongest intelligence is visual/spatial. Which of the following will be your preference when trying to learn something new?
Write notes or summaries of what you’ve read.
Organize a study group.
Create graphic organizers of ideas and facts.
Explain what you’ve learned in conversations with one other person.
An assumption is ______________.
something taken for granted; a supposition or guess
a mental map of an idea
the circumstance that surrounds a particular event
awareness of one’s own thinking
The set of circumstances or facts surrounding a particular event, situation or story is ______________.
data
context
pragmatism
stimuli
When you develop ideas that are original, useful, and can be further explored, you are engaging in ______________.
metacognition
subjectivity
creative thinking
linguistics
When you evaluate and judge your own (and others) ideas, assumptions, and actions you are using ______________.
objectivity
metacognition
schema
critical thinking
Data is another word for ______________.
information
computation
groups of numbers
groups of words
___________ is the sensation of movement or muscle sense.
Linguistic
Kinesthetic
Pragmatic
Spatial
If something has to do with language, it is ______________.
logical
linguistic
interpersonal
subjective
___________ is awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.
Intrapersonal skill
Metacognition
Objectivity
Sociological skill
The definition of objectivity is ______________________.
-- means acted upon by an external agency; receptive to outside impressions
active
stimuli
subjective
passive
a -- is a practical person
pragmatist
theorist
realist
chemist
a mental map or outline of the way you think about something is --
subjective
a schema
a graphic organizer
a thinking map
the definition of -- is pertaining to the science of society, social institutions and social relationships
psychological
interpersonal
sociological
environmental
spatial means --
forgetting things easily; spacing out
having to do with outer space
fighting or arguing
existing in space
-- are things that cause a response -- such as action, feeling, or thought
stimuli
actions
preferences
intelligences
the definition of __ is existing in the mind; belonging to the person who is thinking rather than to the object or thought
intrapersonal
subjective
interpersonal
reflection
what is the first reading strategy you use to improve your comprehension?
summarizing each paragraph as you read it
previewing or scanning the material
having someone explain the gist of the material to you
writing down questions you hope to have answered in the material
what three types of questions can you ask to help you comprehend written materials?
open ended, closed ended, or multiple choice
short answer, long answer, or true and false
empirical or fact based questions, values or opinion questions, and analytical or definition questions
all of the above
to deepen your understanding of complex written materials, when should you do a mini-review of the material
at the end of the text
at the end of each paragraph
at the end of each chapter
after you read each sentence to check for comprehension
T or F: one technique for comprehending difficult reading material is to explain what you have read to another person
true
false
explain the direct reading- thinking activity (DR-TA) strategy for reading comprehension
survey, question, read, recite, and revise
you follow the directions of a teacher or instructor on a homework assignment
it is used to avoid having to read an entire text
it is used to predict the authors purpose in writing. you form predictions of the content of materials based on the information you acquire
explain the GIST strategy of reading comprehension
survey, question, read, recite, review
"GIST" means the main point. in this strategy, you focus on short passages of 3-5 paragraphs and create summaries for each passage
think aloud quoting of main concepts at the end of each chapter
reading the entire text aloud to hear the major points on ideas
name the four reading comprehension strategies
surveying, scanning summarizing, and paraphrasing
questioning, arguing, quoting, retelling
directed reading- thinking activity, GIST, think alouds, and question answer relationships
none of the above
what is a "contrast clue" in reading for meaning?
looking for how a new word you are learning is different from a word you know
equating a unknown word with a word you already know
looking for prefix and suffix clues on word construction
a graphic organizer that helps you learn new vocabulary
what is the purpose of a word map?
it is an organizer that helps you learn new words or concepts
to help you understand how texts are organized
to help you solve crossword puzzles
none of the above
choose the word that best matches the definition below: "something that is foretold on the basis of observation, experience, or scientific reason"
hypothesis
analogy
prediction
strategy
choose the word that best matches the definition below: " an itemized list of current assets; a survey of national resources; a list of traits, preferences, attitudes, interests or other abilities used to evaluate personal characteristics or skills"
inventory
purpose
strategy
analogy
choose the word that best matches the definition below: " a predominant emotional tone or general attitude"
concept
appositive
mood
antonym
choose the word that best matches the definition below: " a word or expression of the same language that has the same or nearly the same meaning"
concept
appositive
context
synonym
choose the word that best matches the definition below: "written or spoken knowledge that can help to illuminate the meaning of a word or passage"
context
purpose
inventory
strategy
choose the word that best matches the definition below: " something set up as an object or end to be obtained"
hypothesis
analogy
purpose
prediction
choose the word that best matches the definition below: " the art of carefully devising or employing a plan of action or method designed to achieve a goal; the art or science of planning and directing large- scale military operations and campaigns
concept
strategy
antonym
property
choose the word that best matches the definition below: " an assumption or concession made for the sake of argument; an interpretation of a practical situation or condition taken as the ground for action"
analogy
comprehension
concept
hypothesis
choose the word that best matches the definition below: " a quality or trait belonging to or unique to an individual or thing"
property
comprehension
appositive
mood
choose the word that best matches the definition below: " resemblance in some particulars between things otherwise unlike"
inventory
purpose
analogy
prediction
choose the word that best matches the definition below: "a word that means the opposite of another word"
comprehension
mood
concept
antonym
choose the word that best matches the definition below: "the action or capability of understanding something"
inventory
comprehension
property
concept
choose the word that best matches the definition below: "a noun or pronoun that is set beside another noun or pronoun in a sentence that explains it"
example: as in the poet and the name Burns in, a biography of the poet burns
appositive
strategy
hypothesis
prediction
choose the word that best matches the definition below: "an abstract or generic idea generalized from a particular instance"
context
strategy
concept
suffix
Choose one word that best matches the definition below: “an element that constitutes the basis from which a word is derived by the addition of other elements such as prefixes or suffixes
Concept
Root words
Synonym
Property
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: “a word or element that is attached to the back of a word”
Suffix
Prefix
Synonym
Analogy
Choose the word that best matches the definition below: “a word or element that is attached to the front of the word
Suffix
Inventory
Antonym
Prefix
T or F: to get the most out of your study time, you should take short breaks from long study sessions
True
False
In the PQRST method, you ___ before you read a textbook chapter or section
Skim the chapter and prepare to take notes
Skim the chapter and read the questions at the end of the chapter
Carefully read the chapter summary and take notes
Rest and test
The “question” part of the PQRST method means you should think:
This lesson is about…
This paragraph says…
I’ll need to learn…
Get the idea of…
Notehand is an efficient note-taking skill because you write____
Only important ideas and write faster
Every word in your personal shorthand
Only the topic headings from your textbook
An outline that is easy to read
The 2-3-3-2 and 2-5-1 note-taking techniques are best used when ___
The textbook and class lecture are not closely related
The class does not use a textbook
The class lecture and textbook are closely related
Reciting your notes to yourself is important because it ___
Helps you make sure your sentence makes sense
Ensures that your notes are legible
Proves that you are paying attention in class
Helps transfer the information in your notes into your memory
